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| Name | Class |
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| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | OTHER |
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The aim of the study is to examine the air dispersion pattern and the environmental influence of open airway suction in general ward setting. Secondly, the study is aimed at identifying a simple & practical enclosure device in general ward. Suction will be performed in manikin in supine lying.
Nasopharyngeal suction will be performed by physiotherapist with working experience more than 1 years. Besides, surgical mask & enclosure tent will be adopted as the enclosure barrier device in this study.
Research Question
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| coughing with suction | Suction performed on manikin in simulated setting | ||
| coughing with suction covered by surgical mask | Suction performed on manikin in simulated setting |
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| coughing with suction covered by enclosure tent | Suction performed on manikin in simulated setting |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Enclosure barrier | Device | Surgical mask & Enclosure tent compared with open suction |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Air particle count | The calibrated sizes are 0.3, 0.5. 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 and 10 microns | one minute |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| A fluorescent Dye | The extent and area of the fluorescent dye spreading are measured | one minute |
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Registered physiotherapist
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Connie TO, Msc | NDH | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| North District Hospital | Hong Kong | 000000 | Hong Kong |
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